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William Ruhl

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William Ruhl
Ruhl in Star Reporter (1939)
Born
William Harris Ruhl

(1901-10-25)October 25, 1901
Colfax, Washington, U.S.
DiedMarch 12, 1956(1956-03-12) (aged 54)
Hollywood, California, U.S.
Resting placePierce Brothers Valhalla Memorial Park
OccupationActor
Years active1934–1952
SpouseLu Miller

William Harris Ruhl (October 25, 1901 – March 12, 1956) was an American character actor of the 1930s, 1940s, and early 1950s.

Early life

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Born on October 25, 1901, in Colfax, Washington, Ruhl entered films in the small role of a shopper in 1934's The Man Who Reclaimed His Head, starring Claude Rains and Joan Bennett.[1] During his career, he appeared in over 150 films and television shows, including over 125 feature films.[2] During the 1940s, he was used frequently by Monogram Studios, appearing in several of their series, including Charlie Chan, The Bowery Boys, and Joe Palooka.

Career

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Notable films in which he appeared include: Pittsburgh (1942), starring John Wayne, Marlene Dietrich, and Randolph Scott;[3] Alfred Hitchcock's Saboteur, also in 1942;[4] Hit the Ice (1943), starring Bud Abbott and Lou Costello;[5] Michael Curtiz's 1945 drama, Mildred Pierce, for which Joan Crawford won the Academy Award for Best Actress;[6] Life With Father (1947), starring William Powell, Irene Dunne, and Elizabeth Taylor;[7] and Cecil B. DeMille's epic, The Greatest Show on Earth in 1952.[8] Ruhl's final film appearance was in 1953's Above and Beyond, which starred Robert Taylor and Eleanor Parker.[9] In addition to his film work, Ruhl would also make appearances on several television shows, including The Lone Ranger, Hopalong Cassidy, and The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok.

Death

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Ruhl died on March 12, 1956, in Hollywood, California, at the age of 54. He was buried in Pierce Brothers Valhalla Memorial Park in North Hollywood, California.[10]

Filmography (feature films)

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(Per AFI database)[2][11]

References

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  1. ^ "The Man Who Reclaimed His Head: Detail View". American Film Institute. Retrieved April 29, 2015.
  2. ^ a b "William Ruhl". American Film Institute. Retrieved April 29, 2015.
  3. ^ "Pittsburgh: Detail View". American Film Institute. Retrieved April 29, 2015.
  4. ^ "Saboteur: Detail View". American Film Institute. Retrieved April 29, 2015.
  5. ^ "Hit the Ice: Detail View". American Film Institute. Retrieved April 29, 2015.
  6. ^ "Mildred Pierce: Detail View". American Film Institute. Retrieved April 29, 2015.
  7. ^ "Life With Father: Detail View". American Film Institute. Retrieved April 29, 2015.
  8. ^ "The Greatest Show on Earth: Detail View". American Film Institute. Retrieved April 29, 2015.
  9. ^ "Above and Beyond: Detail View". American Film Institute. Retrieved April 29, 2015.
  10. ^ Wilson, Scott (2016). Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14,000 Famous Persons, 3d ed. (2 volume set). McFarland. pp. 204–205. ISBN 9780786479924. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  11. ^ "William Ruhl". Retrieved April 29, 2015.
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